adjective
hegemonic
hej-ih-MAH-nik/ˌhedʒɪˈmɑːnɪk/
Exercising dominant influence over other groups or societies.
The leader exerts hegemonic control over the linked workshops.
Etymology
Built on the Greek word for a leader or authority, the adjective originally meant ready to lead or capable of command. Its controlling sense emphasizes leadership as dominance over others.
In context
what that means in the russian sense is that the united states would give up what russia sees as its ambitions to develop a unipolar world to stop being a hegemonic power
More examples
- The company uses its hegemonic power to dictate industry standards.
- Critics challenge the hegemonic values promoted by the ruling class.
- No single country holds a hegemonic position in the alliance.
Forms
hegemonic
hegemony noun — Dominant influence over other groups or societies.
Similar words
- dominant
- Broader term for being most powerful, important, or noticeable.
- predominant
- Emphasizes being strongest or most widespread, not necessarily exercising control.